22 Botswana citizens reported missing after pursuing overseas jobs

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) has warned the public against accepting suspicious overseas job offers after 22 citizens were reported missing following trips abroad for employment opportunities. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, police said the …

Xpress Batteries expands beyond South Africa with first Botswana store

The specialist battery centre, which is an authorised retailer and distributor of one of South Africa's leading battery brands, promises motorists reliable battery solutions backed by expert service and a 12-month warranty. Speaking at the official …

Babitseng: Zakhem sets new standard for Botswana football

For years, Botswana football has been caught in a cycle of fleeting ambition. Investors arrive with big promises, bankroll a handful of player salaries, chase quick success, and vanish when fortunes shift. What they often leave behind are unpaid debts, …

Bank Gaborone and LEA Partner to Unlock SMME Growth and Financing Opportunities in Botswana

Gaborone, Botswana — Bank Gaborone (BG) and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) aimed at improving access to finance, strengthening entrepreneurship, and supporting the growth and sustainability of Small, Micro …

UK Eases Visa Rules for Botswana ‘Students’

The UK has announced that nationals from Botswana applying for Student and Child Student visas will no longer be required to submit bank statements or other financial documents at the initial application stage   GAZETTE REPORTER   Botswana students …

Botswana Posts P3.2 Billion Trade Deficit

Falling diamond and copper exports pushed Botswana to its second-largest trade deficit of 2026, even as imports also declined   GAZETTE REPORTER   Botswana recorded a trade deficit of P3.2 billion in May 2026, the country’s second-largest deficit of the …

Botswana’s export earnings drop by P5.4 Billion in early 2026

Botswana is facing challenges in sustaining its export recovery, with new data revealing a P5.4 billion decline in export earnings during the first five months of 2026. According to figures released last week by Statistics Botswana, the government’s …

Botswana Boxing Pays the Price for Neglecting International Tournaments

When team Botswana left for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games a fortnight ago, hopes were high that boxing would bring home a medal. History and ‘the calibre’ of boxers selected into the team fuelled this optimism. To put this into perspective, long …

Botswana parenting programme linked to lower child abuse, better mental health

For many Botswana families, the Covid-19 lockdown turned homes into pressure cookers. Parents lost jobs or saw incomes disappear overnight. Teenagers found themselves cut off from school and friends. Anxiety, uncertainty and isolation crept into households …

Botswana Trust backs Kgafela’s legal battle with P350,000